Che Kung Temple (KCR)
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Che Kung Temple Station is a station on Hong Kong
's Ma On Shan Line. It is located on Che Kung Miu Road
, Sha Tin
. Its position was Sha Tin Tau Temporary Housing Area, so it was originally named as "Sha Tin Tau Station" before the Ma On Shan Line operated.
It is located near the Che Kung Miu temple. On the third day of the first month in the Chinese calendar
(also known as the third day of the Lunar New Year) many people use the station to get to the temple. The station is always crowded during those days.
Che Kung Temple station serves residential areas such as Chun Shek Estate, Fung Shing Court, Sha Tin Tau New Village. It also serves five schools, three churches and three temples. Although it is called "Che Kung Temple Station", Tai Wai Station is nearer to Che Kung Miu
(Temple) than this station.
Che Kung Temple station is one of the only 2 stations using side platforms in Ma On Shan Line. So, passengers have to choose the right escalator according to which platform they want to go to.
can be seen on the left on a northbound Ma On Shan Rail train as it approaches the station. The museum itself can be reached by leaving Che Kung Temple station through Exit A and turning left and crossing the bridge over the Shing Mun River.
Cross Harbour Tunnel Bus
Long Win Bus
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
's Ma On Shan Line. It is located on Che Kung Miu Road
Che Kung Miu Road
Che Kung Miu Road is a road in Tai Wai, Sha Tin District in Hong Kong. It is named after the Che Kung Temple located in Sha Tin. The 2.4 km road starts at Che Kung Temple Station and ends at Hin Keng Estate. It intersects with Hung Mui Kuk Road....
, Sha Tin
Sha Tin
Sha Tin, also spelled Shatin, is an area around the Shing Mun River in the New Territories of Hong Kong. Administratively, it is part of the Sha Tin District.-Geography:...
. Its position was Sha Tin Tau Temporary Housing Area, so it was originally named as "Sha Tin Tau Station" before the Ma On Shan Line operated.
It is located near the Che Kung Miu temple. On the third day of the first month in the Chinese calendar
Chinese calendar
The Chinese calendar is a lunisolar calendar, incorporating elements of a lunar calendar with those of a solar calendar. It is not exclusive to China, but followed by many other Asian cultures as well...
(also known as the third day of the Lunar New Year) many people use the station to get to the temple. The station is always crowded during those days.
Che Kung Temple station serves residential areas such as Chun Shek Estate, Fung Shing Court, Sha Tin Tau New Village. It also serves five schools, three churches and three temples. Although it is called "Che Kung Temple Station", Tai Wai Station is nearer to Che Kung Miu
Che Kung Miu
Che Kung Miu , also called Che Kung Temple, are the temples for Che Kung , who was a general during the Southern Song Dynasty in ancient China. He is believed by some worshipers to have been involved in the attempt to keep the Song state alive by bringing Prince Ping and his brother to the South...
(Temple) than this station.
Station layout
| Platforms | ||
Side platform A Side platform is a platform positioned to the side of a pair of tracks at a railway station, a tram stop or a transitway. A pair of side platforms are often provided on a dual track line with a single side platform being sufficient for a single track line... , doors will open on the right |
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| Platform 1 | towards Tai Wai | |
| Platform 2 | towards Wu Kai Sha | |
Side platform A Side platform is a platform positioned to the side of a pair of tracks at a railway station, a tram stop or a transitway. A pair of side platforms are often provided on a dual track line with a single side platform being sufficient for a single track line... , doors will open on the right |
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| Concourse | Concourse | Exits, shops, washrooms |
| Customer Service | ||
Che Kung Temple station is one of the only 2 stations using side platforms in Ma On Shan Line. So, passengers have to choose the right escalator according to which platform they want to go to.
Hong Kong Heritage Museum (Exit A)
The Hong Kong Heritage MuseumHong Kong Heritage Museum
Hong Kong Heritage Museum is a museum of history, art and culture in Sha Tin, Hong Kong, by the Shing Mun River. The museum opened on 16 December 2000. It is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong Government...
can be seen on the left on a northbound Ma On Shan Rail train as it approaches the station. The museum itself can be reached by leaving Che Kung Temple station through Exit A and turning left and crossing the bridge over the Shing Mun River.
Che Kung Temple (Exit B)
The Che Kung Temple can be reached by exiting the station through Exit B and turning right. The temple can be seen after a short 300m walk south along Che Kung Miu Road. It should be said, though, that Che Kung Temple is actually closer to Tai Wai Station than Che Kung Temple Station.Transport interchange
KMB- 47X- Chun Shek ↔ Kwai Shing (East)
- 80X- Chun Shek ↔ Kwun Tong Ferry
- 81C- Yiu On ↔ Hung Hom Station
- 81K- Sun Tin Wai ↔ Sui Wo Court
- 81M- Sun Tin Wai ↔ Kowloon Tong Station
- 82K- Wong Nai Tau ↔ Mei Lam
- 85B- Chun Shek ↔ Kowloon City Ferry
- 86A- Sha Tin Wai ↔ Cheung Sha Wan (Kom Tsun Street)
- 86C- Lee On ↔ Cheung Sha Wan (Kom Tsun Street)
- 87A- Pok Hong ↔ Mong Kok (Park Avenue)
- 87B- Sun Tin Wai ↔ Island Harbourview
- 249X- Tsing Yi Station ↔ Sha Tin Town Central (Rush Time Service)
- 282- Sha Tin Town Central ↺ Sun Tin Wai
Cross Harbour Tunnel Bus
- 170- Sha Tin Station ↔ Wah Fu (Central)
- 182- Yu Chui Court ↔ Central (Macau Ferry)
Long Win Bus
Long Win Bus
Long Win Bus Company Limited provides bus service to northern Lantau Island and the Hong Kong International Airport...
- E42- Airport (Ground Transportation Centre) ↔ Sha Tin Pok Hong